ions such as the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community for West African States!' All of these accomplishments come despite endemic corruption, grinding poverty, and sectarian violence that has plagued N

tions. Mali: One month after returning from medical treatment in France and appointing a more inclusive government of national unity as demanded by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mali's Interim President Dioncounda Traor4 officially requested ECOWAS military assistance on September 4th. The re

tions. Mali- One month after returning from medical treatment in France and appointing a more inclusive government of national unity as demanded by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mali's Interim President Dioncounda Traore officially requested ECOWAS military assistance on September 4th. The r